Mr Big the black cat | cat photography

It is not often that I get a chance to photograph Mr Big “conscious” as he spends most of his time asleep.

Cats only understand the English they want to hear (like “dinner is ready”). Other forms of English don’t impress them so much - such as a photographer demanding “Look here kitty!”. Its hard work believe me.

As if this is not enough he puts on this zoned-out look to torment me further - something I suspect he has learned from PF, the resident space-case.

As usual it makes me wonder what is going on in that head. I’d ask but the English thing once again means I doubt I’ll ever get an answer!

Brief update

Winter arrived early this year - bringing with it great light and streets with more character than the bland hot roads of Sydney during summer - heaven for us picture takers - although admittedly its a chilly heaven. I’ve been a bit under the weather for the last week. Despite that, I hope to be able to blog about some new projects I’m working on. Stay tuned!

Rosie the French Bulldog puppy | puppy dog photography

Meet Rosie, a 5 month old French Bulldog.

Though people sometimes refer the Frenchies as ‘clowns’ or ‘frog dogs’ I think Rosie has more the face of an intellectual - maybe a middle aged law lecturer. Educationally, Rosie is attending puppy school at Amy’s and is a smart, fast learner.

She isn’t afraid of meeting dogs 10 times her size (a Doberman or Labrador). Maybe her personality is 10 times the size of theirs. She’s a social mover who is popular with both humans and dogs who are always stopping to greet her in the park. Those batty ears and shinning reverse brindle coat the colour of black and dark brown seem to work in her favour.

Rosie's human Mum and Dad told me that she loves her vegetables and eats healthily - wise puppy for her age.

Rosie has such distinctive features I couldn’t resist showing her in different photgraphic styles - vivid colour, vintage and black-and-white - she looks great all ways!

Rosie in class:

Lucy, a gorgeous Shar Pei | dog photography

Lucy (Buddy’s ‘sister’) made a special appearance after school last weekend for a quick session. She’s a gorgeous and gentle 3 year old Shar Pei. Though she can be a little shy (I equate that to her being independent, calm and composed), Lucy has an expressive and winning personality. I love her wrinkles and her coat colour, not to mention those soulful eyes.

Buddy | dog photographer

Last weekend, I met this gorgeous 3 year old cocker spaniel Buddy for a quick session.

See, Buddy isn’t just an ordinary pooch, he’s also Amy’s ambassador who goes to work with his Mum to puppy pre-school.

A true professional, and very well-trained too!

This cat of mine | cat photographer

A quiet day here at twoguineapigs HQ.
PF, our unofficial mascot, celebrated the rainy peace and quiet by staring, first one way (my way *gulp*), and then another (out the window) - snooper.

With action packed pets like this there is always something to photograph. Maybe "Still life with cat" Parts 1 and 2?

The cat who lives on the stairs | cat photography

Remember Amelie? The cat who lives on the stairs with her blue sock?

During the Easter long weekend, we went for a walk around the neighbourhood. It was a wet weekend. We thought we would visit Amelie and see how she would hole up in the rain. She seemed to welcome our visit, came up for a sniff and a pet, and meowed to say hello. I couldn’t resist photographing her as we hardly get to meet her face-to-face.